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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 729.70 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 729.70 and 319.11 is: 440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 729.70 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/729.70 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 729.70 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 232,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,855.14/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.25

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